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Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel, Gastonia, NC

Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel

4.9
4.9
154 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
Welcome to Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel! Located on the ground level of the restored Lawyer's Building, we strive to deliver a balance of Southern classics and soon to be new favorites. Custom cocktails and an adventurous wine list round out the options. Dine in doors beneath a 2 story vaulted ceiling or outdoors on our dreamy canopied patio. Join us where the past meets the present in Downtown Gastonia!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon–Sat 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (980) 888-1502
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Gastonia
  • Cross street
    Main Ave and MLK Blvd
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

What 154 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel shines with a "beautiful setting" in a repurposed bank building. Guests rave about the "fantastic food," with highlights like the coconut crème brûlée and shrimp and grits. Service is "attentive" and personable, ensuring a relaxed dining experience. Perfect for a memorable meal in downtown Gastonia.

154 Reviews
  1. Kim

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food menu for new year’s eve and service great.

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  2. Thomas

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    All great except the dining area felt like a meat locker… it was very cold and cold air blasted us from the ventilation plenum in the vicinity of the “168” sign. Otherwise a fine experience.

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  3. Kim

    Mississippi

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the time we walked in to we left, we were greeted by a sweet lady that seated us at a table. Our waitress ( Kayla) took very good care of us. She was very attentive to our requests. She listened to our requests and suggested the perfect drinks for us. She was very happy to see that we had a great time. We went out to the rooftop, it was very dark no lights. It was cold so we didn’t stay long. We will be going back. Very nice experience for our NYE date night.

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  4. Leigh

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy the flavorful chef prepared food and ambience! Such an awesome place for the historic downtown!

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  5. Arthur

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, service was professional and accommodating.

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  6. Lindsey

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely staff atmosphere and cuisine. We enjoyed all of the choices.

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  7. Hannah

    Key West

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic! Chef is doing very unique delicious things there!

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  8. Darlynne

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing. The chef is very creative and imaginative. Staff is exemplary, helpful and attentive. We will be coming through again in January and will be sure to book another reservation.

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  9. Bryan

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our dinner here. The dining area was cute, drinks were good (and single cube! which seems to be hard to find these days) our waitress was fantastic, and the food was great (the whipped goat cheese & crème brûlée were top tier) Look forward to going back in the warmer months to experience the patio and rooftop

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  10. Donna

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Five of us enjoyed food and drinks at Barrister’s for a post Thanksgiving celebration. The shrimp and grits are in my husband’s top 10 for all the shrimp and grits dishes he’s tried at various restaurants. My brother and sister had steaks and loved every bite. A fried squash appetizer kept everyone happy until the entrees came, and the desserts were delicious. The service was outstanding. We look forward to eating there again soon.

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Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel is rated 4.9 stars by 154 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel

168 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052-2306

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Ave and MLK Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Gastonia
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon–Sat 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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